In this episode, Jennifer Crisp, a retired nurse, shares her experience navigating the medical system after sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Her story highlights the lack of resources and research available for older individuals with brain injuries and the challenges of navigating a medical system when your diagnosis doesn’t fit into a specific medical box. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself and seeking alternative treatments and therapies and she shares her journey of finding help through Neuro Optometry, Chiropractic care, and other Medical Treatments. This episode encourages you to speak up, ask questions, and explore all available options for your health.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How the medical system often overlooks individuals with brain injuries, especially those who don't fit into a specific medical box.
- How speaking up, asking questions, and doing research is essential when it comes to advocating for oneself and seeking alternative treatments and therapies.
- How finding the right healthcare team and exploring all available options is essential for recovery.
- Alternative treatments such as Neuro Optometry, Chiropractic care, and Acupuncture can be beneficial for brain injury recovery.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Jennifer's Experience
13:25 Challenges in the Medical System
25:10 The Importance of Advocacy
35:20 Alternative Treatments and Therapies
46:04 Conclusion and Lessons Learned
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Connect with Jennifer:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.crisp.148
Resources:
Post Concussion Support-real support for all Concussion Types Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368782270170951
National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association: https://nucca.org
Atlas Chiropractic, Annapolis, MD: https://theannapolischiropractor.com/
The Center for Vision Development, Annapolis, MD: https://www.marylandvisiontherapy.com/index.html
Mid Atlantic Health Institute, Annapolis, MD: https://midatlantichealthinstitute.com/
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